Lomond Hills and Central Fife
The central part of Fife is dominated by the shapely Lomond Hills. Benarty Hill and Bishop Hill both overlook the peaceful waters of Loch Leven, whilst adjacent to them is West Lomond - the highest in this part of Scotland, a hill of real character and a stunning viewpoint. Its neighbour East Lomond is perhaps the most loved of the range, rising with a steep dome-like summit to the south of the picturesque and historic village of Falkland.
On the southern side the Lomond Hills slope down more gently towards some of Fife's major towns: modern Glenrothes and the older, coastal town of Kirkcaldy. This area carries reminders of its mining past, but the Fife Coastal Path continues right around the coastline, linking industrial centres, harbours and sandy beaches. To the west is Dunfermline - once the royal capital of Scotland. Between it and the Ochils are several ranges of smaller but rewarding hills.
